• Email: aristeidis.tsakiris@un.org
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Aristeidis Tsakiris is a Mechanical Engineer with over ten years of experience driving energy efficiency initiatives globally. With an MSc in Sustainable Energy from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), he combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of policy and digital systems to support sustainable development in emerging and developing economies.

At the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC), he leads the development of Monitoring & Evaluation systems, digital dashboards, and web-based Knowledge Management Systems (KMS). His work enhances data-driven decision-making and supports the dissemination of best practices through webinars, podcasts, and e-learning platforms, while also contributing to project development, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Previously, Aristeidis held key roles at the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2), where he managed digital tools, coordinated over 100 webinars, and supported international workshops and publications. His early career in research and consultancy focused on energy-efficient buildings and transport, laying a strong foundation for his current impact in global energy transition efforts.

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David holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture and Bio Environmental Engineering and a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences. Has worked for the last 33 years in different Ministries including Agriculture, Rural Development, Water, Environment and currently working with the Ministry of Energy Kenya in the Directorate of Renewable Energy as an acting Director in charge of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Department. Has been instrumental in the development and implementation of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy in Kenya.

• Email: talat.munshi@un.org
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Talat Munshi is working as Senior Advisor at UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre. Talat’s work and research are on climate change and cities in developing countries, particularly analyzing the role of urban transport in mitigation and adaptation.

Previously, he has worked at the Faculty of Planning, CEPT University India, at Faculty of ITC, University of Twente Netherlands, at The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI), India and with Surat Municipal Corporation, India.

He has experience in research and consulting work with countries in Africa, Asia and Europe on topics related to urban planning, transport and climate transparency and has a significant number of published articles in these areas.

Talat is an engineer by training from CEPT University. He has a PhD from the University of Twente (UT) a Master’s degree in Environmental Planning from CEPT University, and a Master’s degree in Urban Infrastructure Management from the faculty of ITC, UT.

• Email: fenwicks.musonye@epra.go.ke
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Dr.Eng. Musonye has more than 10 years of experience in Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Energy Policy and Economics, Quality Management Systems and Project Management fields. He currently works as the Senior Energy Efficiency Officer at Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority where he has been working for 6 years. Here, he is in charge of the Energy Efficiency Department. His major current project is development of Energy Management Regulations and an energy savings credit trading scheme. He is also working with the Ministry of Energy in development of Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan. Previously, he worked as an independent consultant with Energy Advisory Ltd, an Energy Audit and Renewable Energy firm, for 4 years.

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Keren is a licensed and practicing energy auditor, a Certified Energy Manager, Certified Water Efficiency Professional, and a Certified Measurement and Verification Professional. She has wide experience in conducting energy audits in various sectors including manufacturing, power generation, hospitality, health, institutions of higher learning, floriculture, supermarkets, and commercial buildings. She has also been engaged in conducting surveys to assess the impact of energy management initiatives in Kenya.

Keren is also a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya. She has been with the institution for the last 28 years. She holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering awarded by the University of Cape Town in 2006. She also holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering both awarded by the University of Nairobi. Her main research interests include power system stability, power economics, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and mini grid systems.